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Asthma Hives
- Hives (Urticaria)
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When To Call A Professional
Call your doctor immediately if hives appear after you have started taking a new medication or after you have been stung by an insect. Get emergency treatment if hives occur with wheezing, dizziness, chest tightness, breathing difficulties or swelling of the tongue, lips or face.
Prognosis
Most simple cases of hives fade quickly, and the affected skin returns to normal within hours. Even when you have episodes that recur over several weeks, without a known cause,...
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Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
When asthma is suspected, the patient should describe for the doctor any pattern related to the symptoms, and possible precipitating factors,... Read more »
Hives
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
UrticariaSymptomsItchingSwelling of the surface of the skin into red- or skin-colored welts (called wheals) with clearly defined edgesThe hives may... Read more »
Hives
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
UrticariaPreventionAvoid exposure to substances that give you allergic reactions. Don't wear tight-fitting clothing and avoid hot baths or showers... Read more »
Hives
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
UrticariaTreatmentTreatment may not be needed if the hives are mild. They may disappear on their own. To reduce itching and swelling:Avoid hot baths... Read more »
Hives
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.Alternative... Read more »
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